Georg Winkler

Some people consider the World Economic Forum Economic outlook as good Information of the future vision of the Global Economy, and I know many others that don’t being many times exeptic. In the case of this video, I think they are not sharing any surprise of what we all know about uncertanty, belic conflicts, speed -up of technolgy with high level of accsibility, etc. From my own perspective created based on many many Input sourses and actually aligned with some statements included in this vídeo, I believe that we are talking about a “new normal”. Aligned with this vídeo, countries and specially companies really need to adapt as soon as possible to survive. Having said that, and aligned with my Stratence Partners team, it is considered “mandatory” to plan and invest urgently in the required adaptations to keep existing in by transforming their business, existing or new competitors will do it for sure, since is the nature of the market from the macroeconomic well proven fundamentals, that companies will always compete hard and new challengers will appear gaining market share. From this perspective, to not to invest in 2026 projects to improve, adapt and develop the companies is it from this point of view, a very bad decision and extremely risky. Now, I’m not the owner of the truth, but this is what I conclude after many discussions, inputs and thought. #businessfriends #businesstransformation #newstrategies #newnormal #Pricing

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Restructuring in German industry is evolving, not fading. The latest edition of #BCG’s Personnel Restructuring Radar shows a 30 percent drop in activity in Q3 2025, but the underlying dynamics tell a different story. Workforce programs are becoming more targeted, phased, and socially negotiated. The shift is especially visible in industrial and consumer-facing sectors, where transformation pressure remains high. Traditional crisis tools like short-time work are disappearing, while structured, long-term programs take their place. 👉 For a concise overview of the current restructuring landscape and the signals shaping what comes next explore the full report: https://lnkd.in/ecJrBDTY #Restructuring #Transformation #BCGonTransformation #BCGTransform #WorkforceStrategy #BCGInsights Jens Jahn Marios Dimitriou

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What if workforce transformation wasn’t the exception but the norm?   That’s exactly what we’re seeing in the latest edition of our BCG’s Personnel Restructuring Radar for Germany. Although restructuring activity dropped by 30% in Q3 2025 compared to the previous quarter, the story isn’t about slowdown, it’s about evolution.   Across German industry, workforce measures are becoming more targeted, sequenced, and socially negotiated. Transformation is no longer reactive, it’s institutionalized.   Key signals from this quarter’s Radar: ➡️ Industrial and consumer discretionary sectors remain hotspots ➡️ Workforce programs are smaller but more strategic ➡️ Social partner involvement stays consistent at 6/10   👉 Read more about the signals shaping the next phase of change:  https://lnkd.in/e4PZs2FM #BCG #Transformation #Restructuring #PeopleStrategy BCG on People and Organization BCG on Transformation Marios Dimitriou Laura Wagner Alisia Botthof Michael Lutz Christoph Hilberath Simon S.

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When the cost of capital rises, how do you keep investing in what really matters? That’s the challenge many CFOs in Germany are facing today. With interest rates climbing, growth slowing down, and pressure to transform increasing rapidly, the old approaches no longer work. I’ve been reading Roland Berger’s Financing Study 2025 and found some clear and thought-provoking insights: • The era of cheap money is over • Interest costs have doubled since 2022 • Private debt is becoming a serious alternative • Transformation requires capital, but it has to be sustainable 📥 Highly recommended if you’re thinking about funding innovation, AI, or decarbonization: https://okt.to/0u73OI #BusinessTransformation #TechInvestments #RolandBerger

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